Recently, a Bangladeshi patient, AHASAN (pseudonym), successfully underwent a minimally invasive thyroid surgery at the Day Surgery Center of the Land Port Division, the First Affiliated Hospital (FAH) of Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). This case stands as a new testament to the FAH’s ongoing commitment to medical cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. This medical treatment process, which lasted only 24 hours from admission to discharge, has written a new chapter of people-to-people bonds between China and Bangladesh.

Five years ago, AHASAN was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule. However, due to concerns about medical expenses and the lack of care-giving support, he did not pursue treatment. As the nodule gradually enlarged, he learned about the FAH’s technical advantages and sought medical attention here. After evaluating his condition, Professor Zhao Qian’s team introduced the features of day surgery-short hospital stay, rapid recovery, and lower cost-which helped ease his concerns. Preoperatively, a multidisciplinary medical team coordinated closely to ensure full preparation. They communicated thoroughly with the patient, assisted with insurance procedures, provided preoperative education, and conducted preoperative ward rounds. Associate Director Deng Bin from the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine placed great emphasis on the full-process anesthetic management of AHASAN’s day surgery, especially addressing postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting in detail. On May 16, the patient was admitted to the Day Surgery Center. The surgery was successfully performed, and by 13:00, he had safely returned to the ward. Postoperatively, the medical team provided comprehensive discharge instructions. Professor Zhao Qian’s team conducted ward rounds to explain the surgical outcome, and the nurse in charge guided the patient through early recovery. The education covered immediate postoperative precautions, procedures for discharge, post-discharge medication instructions, methods for obtaining pathology reports and medical records, and contact information for the hospital in case of special circumstances. Two hours later, Dr. Zhao Qian’s team returned for bedside rounds and clarified the follow-up treatment plan. The nurse in charge Wei Xinqi provided bedside guidance on sipping water and early ambulation. At 8:10 a.m. on May 17, the patient’s 24-hour inpatient journey concluded successfully.